Drafter / Inventor & Vault Lead

Progressive Recovery, Inc.•Dupo, IL

18d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized and technically skilled Drafter / Inventor & Vault Lead to support custom engineered manufacturing projects from concept through production. This role combines hands-on mechanical drafting and modeling responsibilities with ownership of our Autodesk Inventor and Vault environments, standards, and workflows. The ideal candidate is both a strong individual contributor and a systems-minded CAD administrator who can improve drafting quality, maintain engineering data integrity, and help standardize design processes across the organization. This position is well suited for someone who values structure, accuracy, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced custom manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Mechanical Design, Engineering Technology, or related field
5+ years of mechanical drafting/design experience in a manufacturing environment
Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Inventor
Experience administering or supporting Autodesk Vault Professional
Strong understanding of: Mechanical drafting standards, Manufacturing processes, Weldments and fabrication, BOM structure and revision control
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Autodesk certifications are strongly preferred
Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) – Inventor for Mechanical Design
Autodesk Certified User (ACU) – Inventor
Autodesk Vault Professional administration training
Autodesk Vault workflow and lifecycle management experience
Autodesk learning coursework related to Vault administration and data management
Equivalent real-world experience managing Inventor and Vault environments in a manufacturing setting will also be considered
Custom equipment or engineered-to-order manufacturing
Sheet metal and weldment design
ERP/MRP integration with CAD systems
ECO/change management processes
Multi-user CAD environments
CAD standards development and governance

Responsibilities

Create and maintain detailed 3D models, assemblies, and fabrication drawings using Autodesk Inventor
Produce manufacturing-ready drawings including: Weldments, Machined components, Sheet metal parts, Assemblies, Bills of materials (BOMs)
Revise existing designs and drawings to support engineering changes and production improvements
Collaborate with engineering, production, purchasing, and quality teams to ensure manufacturable and accurate documentation
Assist with prototype development and shop-floor problem solving
Serve as the internal subject matter expert for Autodesk Inventor
Create custom scripts using iLogic to increase CAD automation level
Establish and maintain Inventor best practices, modeling standards, and design workflows
Support users with troubleshooting, training, and workflow improvements
Maintain drawing standards, templates, title blocks, and model organization
Manage: Templates, iProperties, Content Center libraries, Design data, Standardized part libraries
Lead CAD process improvement initiatives to improve consistency and efficiency
Administer and maintain Autodesk Vault Professional environment
Manage: User permissions, Lifecycles, Revision schemes, File organization, Numbering systems, Change management workflows
Ensure engineering data integrity, revision control, and document traceability
Coordinate Vault backup, maintenance, and upgrade activities with IT or external support providers
Troubleshoot Vault-related issues and support end users
Develop and maintain documentation for Vault procedures and standards
Assist other departments with Vault adoption as required